Furniture
September 13, 2024

Wall-Mounted Animal Lamps Bring a Touch of the Wild Indoors

From plant-inspired pillows to mushroom-shaped ceramics, nature’s influence on design is endless. People are constantly finding creative ways to bring the outdoors inside, adding elements of nature to their living spaces to help them connect with the natural world. Canada-based Uncle Lucas Studio helps interior design lovers achieve just that with whimsical wall lamps inspired by animals. Uncle Lucas Studio is a creative partnership led by Lucas, the owner and maker, alongside designer Maya.

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Movies
September 12, 2024

Empire State Building Honors James Earl Jones With a Darth Vader Projection

The great James Earl Jones passed away a few days ago at age 93. The versatile American actor won three Tony Awards, two Emmys, a Grammy, and an honorary Oscar; however, he is best remembered for lending his booming voice to Darth Vader, the iconic villain from Star Wars. As a tribute to his work, the Empire State Building shared an image of Darth Vader projected onto the famous building's façade.

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Animals
September 11, 2024

Vermont Man Stumbles Upon Elusive Canada Lynx in State’s First Sighting Since 2018

Many wildlife photographers and conservationists dedicate years of time and research to get a glimpse of elusive animals, setting camera traps or waiting out in the open. But sometimes, by sheer luck, these encounters happen to ordinary people. This was the case of a man named Gary Shattuck, who came across an odd-looking bobcat as he drove—only it wasn't a bobcat.

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Travel
September 11, 2024

Man Successfully Travels From Canada to Mexico Using Only Public Transit

Public transportation is meant to be a city's circulatory system. Not only does it get people around without the need for a private vehicle, but it also cuts emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. This has earned public transit many fans, including William Hui. The Canadian engineer set a challenge for himself and traveled from his hometown of Vancouver to Tijuana, Mexico, using only public buses and trains.

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